The Arch Initiative offers a wide variety of commercial courses for those both with anxiety disorders, and those looking to support people around them. These are delivered remotely via zoom or Teams, and are available to anybody that wishes to attend. 

The following courses are available through us:

Introduction to Mental Health

Designed to better your understanding of mental health, and mental ill-health, and help you be aware of the risk factors affecting mental health This course also acts an introduction on how to create a mentally healthy environment for yourself and others.

This course may be part-funded for those who live or work in Cheshire and Warrington via the Accelerate Programme .

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Introduction to Wellbeing and Resilience

Designed to improve your understanding of wellbeing and resilience through exploring relevant tools, and developing a personal

wellbeing plan.

This course may be part-funded for those who live or work in Cheshire and Warrington via the Accelerate Programme .

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Wellbeing and Resilience for Managers and Team Leaders 

Designed to help Managers and Team Leaders develop a better understanding of wellbeing and resilience in the workplace, this course focuses on how to further your own personal development, and also how to support your team to do the same. It covers techniques to build confidence, including assertiveness and having the confidence to say no, and how to create a working environment that nurtures wellbeing and resilience.

This course may be part-funded for those who live or work in Cheshire and Warrington via the Accelerate Programme .

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Wellbeing and Resilience for Staff/Individuals.

Designed to develop understanding of how to balance work pressure, performance, stress, and your wellbeing and mental health, and to equip you with the tools to know how to practice wellbeing in your working and personal life.

This course may be part-funded for those who live or work in Cheshire and Warrington via the Accelerate Programme .

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WEA Social Anxiety Programme:

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Positive Families Programme:

• 0-5 years
• 5-8 years
• 9-11 years
• 11+ years 

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NEW - Becoming a Confident Team Manager for Anxious Managers

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Focused Futures Programme - Covid-19 Bounce Back - Social Anxiety Support 

This 13 week programme is carefully designed to support people living with social anxiety to understand and learn how to manage their condition, and be supported to develop a personal progress plan. 

Programme Overview:

• 1-2-1 mentoring and coaching support by a trained and qualified Mental Health Professional
• Learn Condition Management including the cycle of Social Anxiety, and how to break it.
• Attend Condition Management sessions such as Yoga and Meditation, led by wellbeing instructors who specialise in anxiety management and neuroscience
• Be supported to develop and practice your coping strategies in supported group environments which low numbers
• Develop your own personal progress plan, geared completely around you, and be supported 1-2-1 with the plan
• Attend a supported volunteering placement and community projects in a supported environment.

Eligibility

This programme is fully funded for Merseyside residents, who are aged 19+ and are unemployed. The programme is funded by the European Social Fund and EU residency criteria applies.

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Coming Soon.

Our team are in the process of organising a range of projects to support the local community.

Anxiety-friendly environments for people to develop their social skills, practice management techniques and build confidence and resilience. 

These sessions run hand-in-hand with CBT and Counselling support, or you can contact us to attend just to build your own confidence and self-esteem when it comes to socialising.

Art Groups

Paint or draw in a quiet, anxiety-friendly space.  Focus on your creation and be free to express your feelings on canvas.  

Craft Projects

Join with us to make your own wonderful creations:

• paper-quilling
• card-making
• button wall art
• knitting
• decoupage
• needle-felting

The craft activity will give you a focal point to help you relax around other people, taking your mind and thoughts away from the fact you are around people.

Book Club

Join our book club to practice speaking with others to express your ideas and just generally talk about something you've read.  There's no pressure to think about your conversation topic.

Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness

Come along to our classes that are run with no more than 6 people.  No equipment or experience necessary.  Just come along and be present, and practice relaxation techniques whilst being around people.

We're happy to discuss your individual needs for any of the above groups; please just get in touch!

Throughout the year, The Arch Initiative holds various stalls and events to raise funds for the organisation and help to make our services more accessible to everybody. 

Keep an eye on this space for more information.

If you want to help out, you can donate via our JustGiving page. 

We are always looking for local volunteers to help out with the projects that we run! If you think this is something you'd be interested in, feel free to contact us!

Right now, we are looking for:

• People who are able to lead a small group (maximum of 6) in art/craft activities such as paper quilling, card making, needle felt or any other ideas

• The group will support people who are socially anxious and so the volunteer must be able to support people to integrate into a social setting (training will be provided to support this)

• We are flexible around the days and times but are looking for delivery to be between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday, moving forward some Saturdays also if possible.

• All costs for materials will be covered / provided

• Refreshments will be provided – all dietary preferences are accounted for

• The schedule will factor in volunteer ability, holidays and we will work with them to ensure scheduling fits in with their personal life.

• We are looking to run these on an ongoing basis, and also keen to speak with people who could support with a Reading/Book club.

In general, we are always looking to work with like-minded people and open to discussing ideas and adapting what we do to suit people’s preferences. We are happy to discuss the opportunity and also to answer any queries via enquiries@thearchinitiative.com .

A complete service to provide tailored mental health support for learners and apprentices funded via the Additional Learning Support Fund. 

Learners will be supported by a fully qualified and experienced in-house Mental Health Practitioner who is able to offer a range of talking therapies to suit each person's individual needs. 

We do not use volunteer counsellors, and all MHPs are fully vetted and enhanced DBS-checked.

The service includes:

• initial assessment and additional support plan
• hourly Mental Health Practitioner support flexible to suit the learner
• evidence report to support ALS claims
• group wellbeing sessions
• staff-training

The objective of the service is to support learners with mental health difficulties throughout their programmes to reach their full potential. 

Contact us for a confidential discussion. 

Here is a list of courses we have coming soon. Keep an eye on our social media accounts for more information.

Introduction to Children's Mental Health 

Understanding and Managing Social Anxiety

Raising Confident Children Through Creative Arts and Play

Managing Anxiety When Progressing to College/University:

Students

Parents/Carers

Managing Anxiety When Progressing to Secondary School (for Parents)

Managing Transitions to Nursery (for Parents/Carers)

Managing Transitions to Primary School (for Parents/Carers) 

Managing Social Anxiety in the Workplace and Improving Confidence at Work

Managing Anxiety When Moving Abroad

Supporting Anxious Children (for Parents/Carers)

Supporting Parents of Children Living with Autism*

*there may be subsidised places available on this course.